New Boat Launch Ramp Opens on NE Side
A new river access ramp on the northeast side across Cedar River from the Manhattan area on Ellis Boulevard NW offers about 150 feet of docking and loading space. The $1,500 project by the riverfront improvement commission includes a pontoon dock and oil surfaced ramp with a nearby crushed rock parking area.
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Cedar River
Manhattan
Ellis Boulevard NW
Avenue NE
City Water Works
Riverfront Improvement Commission
Hawkeye Tournament of Drums prize event set in Cedar Rapids
Prize-winning drum and bugle corps from six states enter Cedar Rapids third annual Hawkeye Tournament of Drums on Saturday July 18 with 2000 dollars in prize money. The program includes a 2 PM downtown parade and 7 30 PM stadium show at Kingston Stadium plus a queen contest judged for year long duties. The Cedar Rapids Cadets will appear but cannot win prizes. First prize is 700 dollars with six additional placements.
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Cedar Rapids
The
Phantom Regiment
Rockford
Ill
Custer’s Brigade
Highland Park
Racine Kitties
Racine
Wis
Austin Lancers
Austin
Cedar Rapids Cadets Corps
Kingston Stadium
Roger Meeker
Harold Abdo
Cedar Rapids Gazette Subscription Rates Notice
Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Co. Subscription rates listed for carrier and mail delivery. Night edition six issues: $1.25 per month or $13 per year. afternoon edition $14 per year. other states and territories $23.40 per year. No mail subscriptions in towns with Gazette carrier service. Associated Press news dispatches included.
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Sleep Shop
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